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Category Archives: Birmingham Hip Resurfacing

Birmingham Hip Resurfacing system | Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA)

June 18, 2015

Birmingham Hip Resurfacing system | Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA). Birmingham Hip Resurfacing system Related information About recall actions Update – …

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Smith & Nephew Metal on Metal Action – Australia

August 28, 2014

Australian S&N MoM Victims Recently Dianne contacted me. She has multiple health issues arising from the MoM S&N hip she …

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Elevated Cobalt Levels – Indicator for Revision

January 19, 2014

The clinical implications of elevated blood metal ion concentrations in asymptomatic patients with MoM hip resurfacings: a cohort study David J Langton, Raghavendra …

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GOOD NEWS —- Smith & Nephew Hip Lawsuit News: Illinois Federal Judge Rejects Preemption in Smith & Nephew Hip Replacement Case, Bernstein Liebhard LLP Reports – Watch List News

July 25, 2013

Smith & Nephew Hip Lawsuit News: Illinois Federal Judge Rejects Preemption in Smith & Nephew Hip Replacement Case, Bernstein Liebhard …

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Smith and Nephew: Motion to Consolidate | Smith and Nephew Hip Replacement LawyersSmith and Nephew Hip Replacement Lawyers

May 6, 2013

Smith and Nephew: Motion to Consolidate | Smith and Nephew Hip Replacement LawyersSmith and Nephew Hip Replacement Lawyers. Apr-9-2013 IN …

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Smith & Nephew Hip Implant Patient Diagnosed with Metallosis

March 5, 2013

Smith & Nephew Hip Implant Patient Diagnosed with Metallosis. Smith & Nephew Hip Implant Patient Diagnosed with Metallosis March 3, …

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Inportant information about legal action on metal hip – originally posted – implantsinfo@metalhipproblems.co.uk

February 28, 2013

Source – click this link: Important information about legal action on metal hip implantsinfo@metalhipproblems.co.uk. Important information regarding legal action Published February 27, …

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Smith & Nephew Failure Warning for Birmingham Hip Implant

February 25, 2013

Smith & Nephew Failure Warning for Birmingham Hip Implant. Smith & Nephew Failure Warning for Birmingham Hip Implant September 27, …

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Howard Sadwin’s Story – Video – Smith & Nephew BHR Hell

February 5, 2013

Here is Howard’s story – told by him

Ed’s Smith & Nephew BHR hell gets worse before better…

January 27, 2013

by Ed Larsen When I first became aware of “Earls View” and contributed to the Blog regarding my personal experience …

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Brooks asks if the orthopaedic companies are above the law?

January 27, 2013

it’s now become apparent that for those of us in the US, and seemingly the rest of the world, for …

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Looks like BS, Smells like BS, Must be BS…. Hip Study: Smith & Nephew touts study results for new metal-on-metal implants | MassDevice – Medical Device Industry News

January 23, 2013

Hip Study: Smith & Nephew touts study results for new metal-on-metal implants | MassDevice – Medical Device Industry News. Hip …

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Laurel’s Story – Smith & Nephew BHR Hip Resurfacing Ruins Another Life

January 21, 2013

In August of 2008 at the age of 49 I had a Birmingham Resurfacing of my right hip.  This hip had …

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Metal-on-metal hip implant risks ‘unique’ – Health – CBC News

January 20, 2013

Metal-on-metal hip implant risks ‘unique’ – Health – CBC News. Metal-on-metal hip implant risks ‘unique’ FDA gives recommendations on how …

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FDA Action on Metal on Metal Hips – too little, too late…

January 20, 2013

by Howard Sadwin Another Smith & Nephew Birmingham Hip Device friend of mine and I read the new and exciting …

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Anon. UK – Smith & Nephew BHR hip failure heartache…

December 15, 2012

I would like to remain anonymous just for now but I would like to tell you my ongoing story. At …

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Come out front Smith & Nephew – we have had your medicine – time for yours…

December 15, 2012

Why does it appear Smith and Nephew is trying to hide behind the pre-emption laws and not face accountability. Their …

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FDA Executive Summary Memorandum – Metal-on-Metal Hip Implant Systems – June 27-28, 2012 Meeting

December 12, 2012

I.      Introduction and Purpose of Advisory Panel Meeting Hip arthroplasty devices, including metal-on-metal (MoM) hip systems, have been …

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Stuart Cain – Sage Advice – Things that every patient should consider before they look at compensation for a dodgy hip!

November 30, 2012

Things that every patient should consider before they look at compensation for a dodgy hip!  by Stuart Cain, DePuy Victim, …

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Ed Confirms that S&N BHR MoM’s are Ticking Bombs…

November 26, 2012

I applaud your compilation of experiences and data on issues with Smith & Nephew BHR (resurfacing) MOM implants.. I too …

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Birmingham Hip Modular Head (used in hip replacements)

November 11, 2012

Birmingham Hip Modular Head (used in hip replacements). Birmingham Hip Modular Head (used in hip replacements) High revision rate 30 …

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Howard’s View on the FDA’s lack of action on MoM hip studies…

November 11, 2012

What happened to the the FDA‘s request, NOTHING HAPPENED. The FDA gets heat put on them especially in todays enviornment …

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Howard Says – And We Agree – Come Clean Smith & Nephew

November 1, 2012

It is time for Smith and Nephew to be realistic and honest, afterall in their code of ehtics the safety …

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Smith and Nephew Issues Failure Warning on Metal Hip Implant – Florida Mass Tort Attorneys, Lawyers | Searcy Mass Torts

October 27, 2012

Smith and Nephew Issues Failure Warning on Metal Hip Implant – Florida Mass Tort Attorneys, Lawyers | Searcy Mass Torts. …

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Self-serving Smith & Nephew Caught Out? Mortality and implant revision rates of hip arthroplasty in patients with osteoarthritis: registry based cohort study | BMJ

October 26, 2012

Re: Mortality and implant revision rates of hip arthroplasty in patients with osteoarthritis: registry based cohort study | BMJ. Mortality …

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Hip Resurfacing | Hip Replacement Alternatives | Arthritis Today

October 20, 2012

Hip Resurfacing | Hip Replacement Alternatives | Arthritis Today. Researchers Warn Against Hip Resurfacing A major study finds high failure …

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Growing metal-on-metal hip controversy threatens to swallow more device makers | MassDevice – Medical Device Industry News

October 17, 2012

Growing metal-on-metal hip controversy threatens to swallow more device makers | MassDevice – Medical Device Industry News. Growing metal-on-metal hip …

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Re: Mortality and implant revision rates of hip arthroplasty in patients with osteoarthritis: registry based cohort study | BMJ

October 11, 2012

Re: Mortality and implant revision rates of hip arthroplasty in patients with osteoarthritis: registry based cohort study | BMJ. Earlsview …

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Hip resurfacing ‘not suitable’ for women – Health – Beverley Guardian

October 7, 2012

Hip resurfacing ‘not suitable’ for women – Health – Beverley Guardian. Hip resurfacing ‘not suitable’ for women Published on Saturday 6 …

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The Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery | Article

October 6, 2012

The Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery | Article. The Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery, Volume 94, Issue 4 …

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Smith & Nephew Withdraw THR version of BHR – Warning issued about hip implant

October 5, 2012

Radio New Zealand : News : National : Warning issued about hip implant. Warning issued about hip implant Updated at …

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26% Failure in Female Smith & Nephew BHR’s – and higher failure in older males…

October 5, 2012

26% Failure in Female Smith & Nephew BHR’s – and higher failure in older males… The ten-year survival of the Birmingham… [J …

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Hip Replacement Found Safer for Women Than Resurfacing – Bloomberg

October 4, 2012

Hip Replacement Found Safer for Women Than Resurfacing – Bloomberg. Hip Replacement Found Safer for Women Than Resurfacing By Allison …

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Hip Resurfacing Shows Higher Failure Rate Than Replacement –Doctors Lounge

October 4, 2012

Hip Resurfacing Shows Higher Failure Rate Than Replacement –Doctors Lounge. Hip Resurfacing Shows Higher Failure Rate Than Replacement Last Updated: …

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Warning Over Birmingham Hip Modular Head (BHMH)… | Stuff.co.nz

October 4, 2012

Warning Over Birmingham Hip Modular Head (BHMH)… | Stuff.co.nz. Warning over metal hip implant STACEY KIRK Last updated 19:48 03/10/2012 …

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Unacceptably High Failure Rates Found In Hip Resurfacing Operations

October 4, 2012

Unacceptably High Failure Rates Found In Hip Resurfacing Operations. Unacceptably High Failure Rates Found In Hip Resurfacing Operations Article Date: …

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Hip resurfacing ‘not suitable’ for women – Health – Halifax Courier

October 4, 2012

Hip resurfacing ‘not suitable’ for women – Health – Halifax Courier. Hip resurfacing ‘not suitable’ for women Published on Thursday 4 …

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Alert issued for another hip implant – 04-Oct-2012 – NZ Health & Safety news

October 4, 2012

Alert issued for another hip implant – 04-Oct-2012 – NZ Health & Safety news. Alert issued for another hip implant The British …

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Hip resurfacing failures in women called too high – Health – CBC News

October 4, 2012

Hip resurfacing failures in women called too high – Health – CBC News. Hip resurfacing failures in women called too …

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Hip Resurfacing Draws Warning After Study Published in Lancet – NYTimes.com

October 3, 2012

Hip Resurfacing Draws Warning After Study Published in Lancet – NYTimes.com. Warning Issued on Alternative Hip Replacement Procedure By BARRY MEIER …

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Ban ‘failing’ hip resurfacing implants for women, say surgeons | Mail Online

October 3, 2012

Ban ‘failing’ hip resurfacing implants for women, say surgeons | Mail Online. Ban ‘failing’ hip resurfacing implants for women, say …

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Australia – Sky News: Hip replacements should be checked – TGA

September 22, 2012

Sky News: Hip replacements should be checked – TGA. Hip replacements should be checked – TGA Updated: 08:07, Friday September …

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Smith & Nephew Birmingham hip resurfacing at a mean of ten years

September 10, 2012

Birmingham hip resurfacing at a mean of ten years. Birmingham hip resurfacing at a mean of ten years Results from …

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Interview with Derek McMinn and Ronan Treacy – Orthopaedic Product News

September 10, 2012

Orthopaedic Product News – For Today’s Orthopaedic Professional. COMPANY INTERVIEW Derek McMinn and Ronan Treacy Mr Derek McMinn MD FRCS …

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Retrieval Analysis of 130 Metal-on-Metal Hips Showed that the ASR is Higher Wearing when Compared to the BHR

September 10, 2012

OASIS. Source: AAOS 2012 Annual Meeting Date/Time:Tuesday, Feb 07, 2012, 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM Poster Hall/ Multimedia/ Scientific Exhibits: Tuesday, …

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EARLY CLINICAL FAILURE OF THE BIRMINGHAM METAL-ON-METAL HIP RESURFACING IS ASSOCIATED WITH METALOSIS AND SOFT TISSUE NECROSIS

September 10, 2012

EARLY CLINICAL FAILURE OF THE BIRMINGHAM METAL-ON-METAL HIP RESURFACING IS ASSOCIATED WITH METALOSIS AND SOFT TISSUE NECROSIS. EARLY CLINICAL FAILURE …

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Smith & Nephew Birmingham hip resurfacing – THE PREVALENCE OF FAILURE

September 10, 2012

Birmingham hip resurfacing. Birmingham hip resurfacing THE PREVALENCE OF FAILURE A. D. Carrothers, MBChB, MRCS, DipIMC, RCSEd, Orthopaedic Specialist Registrar1; …

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Patients with metal-on-metal hips being contacted after UK officials issue alert | Orthopedics Today

September 7, 2012

Patients with metal-on-metal hips being contacted after UK officials issue alert | Orthopedics Today. Patients with metal-on-metal hips being contacted …

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26% Failure in Female Smith & Nephew BHR’s – The ten-year survival of the Birmingham… [J Bone Joint Surg Br. 2012] – PubMed – NCBI

September 2, 2012

26% Failure in Female Smith & Nephew BHR’s – and higher failure in older males… The ten-year survival of the …

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GOOD NEWS —Smith and Nephew sees a decline Birmingham hip implant business

August 30, 2012

S&N sees a decline Birmingham hip implant business. S&N sees a decline Birmingham hip implant business 02/08/2012 Smith & Nephew …

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Cry from the Heart – Where is Mr Smith & his Nephew?

August 20, 2012

Recent comment published on Earl‘sview that deserves more notice: Does Smith and Nephew not hear the cries from victims of …

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Rival Tried to Block FDA Approval of Smith & Nephew’s Birmingham Metal-on-Metal Hip Replacement Device | NewsInferno

July 29, 2012

Rival Tried to Block FDA Approval of Smith & Nephew’s Birmingham Metal-on-Metal Hip Replacement Device | NewsInferno. Rival Tried to …

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What’s new in hip op surgery | Arthritis Research UK

July 29, 2012

Earlsview: nice informative article but not sure we can really find any way to agree with the use of MoM …

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Lee’s post Smith & Nephew BHR Problems Continue….

July 27, 2012

I am 12 weeks post-op today (July 27 2012), following revision surgery of a BHR I received in Dec 2003, …

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Smith and Nephew BHR: Mr. Smith, his nephew, and the incident involving their missing BHR Modular Head

July 26, 2012

I have posted a few things around here and owe a debt of gratitude to Earl, as do we all. …

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Wright Medical Filed Petition to Block Smith & Nephews Metal Implant

July 25, 2012

Wright Medical Filed Petition to Block Smith & Nephews Metal Implant. Wright Medical Filed Petition to Block Smith & Nephews …

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UK – S&N BHR HELL – Trevor (General Practitioner) Gets Rude Response from Smith & Nephew

July 24, 2012

Trevor (General Practitioner) Needs Revsion – Dud Smith & Nephew BHR – Just like DePuy ASR I am a GP …

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Anthony’s BHR hell. Just like DePuy. Come on Mr Smith & your Nephew – own up.

July 18, 2012

i had a bhr in 2003,after complaining about swelling and cicking in my hip i was told it was scar …

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Hip implant materials swing sharply to polyethylene | PlasticsToday.com

July 15, 2012

Hip implant materials swing sharply to polyethylene | PlasticsToday.com. Hip implant materials swing sharply to polyethylene By Doug Smock Published: …

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Smith & Nephew BHR FDA-required Post-Approval Studies

July 15, 2012

Smith & Nephew BHR FDA-required Post-Approval Studies Post-Approval Studies In January 2005, the oversight responsibility of the Post-Approval Studies Program …

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MoMs Hips a Grinding Dilemma for Hospitals, Doctors, FDA

July 8, 2012

MoMs Hips a Grinding Dilemma for Hospitals, Doctors, FDA. MoMs Hips a Grinding Dilemma for Hospitals, Doctors, FDA Cheryl Clark, …

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METAL ON METAL TOTAL HIP RESURFACING AS AN ALTERNATIVE TO TOTAL HIP ARTHROPLASTY

July 8, 2012

CTAF ASSESSMENT – METAL ON METAL TOTAL HIP RESURFACING AS AN ALTERNATIVE TO TOTAL HIP ARTHROPLASTY http://www.google.com.au/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=42&ved=0CFIQFjABOCg&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ctaf.org%2Ffiles%2F769_file_Hip_resurfacing_W.pdf&ei=Ovr4T5bGI-yUiAfA5tzhBg&usg=AFQjCNGpF8andIjM3eQZ9JGMI58FwHyo7w&sig2=IPuN6AUkPw1Tt6yzEYt32Q. Or download the …

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Hip resurfacing: A boon for Boomers or too risky?

July 8, 2012

Hip resurfacing: A boon for Boomers or too risky?. Hip resurfacing: A boon for Boomers or too risky? By Annie …

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Metal on metal hip resurfacing using the BHR, Cormet 2000, or Conserve Plus devices does not meet CTAF criteria 3-5 for safety, efficacy and improvement in health outcomes for patients as an alternative to total hip arthroplasty

July 8, 2012

Metal on metal hip resurfacing using the BHR, Cormet 2000, or Conserve Plus devices does not meet CTAF criteria 3-5 for …

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Early Clinical Experience With the Use of the Birmingham Hip Resurfacing System | Orthopedics

July 8, 2012

Early Clinical Experience With the Use of the Birmingham Hip Resurfacing System | Orthopedics. Early Clinical Experience With the Use …

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Outcomes of Birmingham Hip Resurfacing: A Systematic Review

July 8, 2012

Outcomes of Birmingham Hip Resurfacing: A Systematic Review. Asian J Sports Med. 2012 March; 3(1): 1–7. PMCID: PMC3307960 Outcomes of Birmingham Hip Resurfacing: …

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SMITH & NEPHEW BHR – FDA Papers – Appendix G: Summary of MoM Hip Resurfacing Post-Approval Studies

July 8, 2012

SMITH & NEPHEW BHR – FDA Papers – Appendix G:  Summary of MoM Hip Resurfacing Post-Approval Studies Source: www.fda.gov/downloads/AdvisoryCommittees/CommitteesMeetingMaterials/MedicalDevices/MedicalDevicesAdvisoryCommittee/OrthopaedicandRehabilitationDevicesPanel/UCM309356.pdf. Download PDF …

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Smith & Nephew BHR – Food and Drug Administration, HHS

July 8, 2012

http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/CFR-2011-title21-vol8/pdf/CFR-2011-title21-vol8-sec888-5.pdf. PDF File: Food and Drug Administration, HHS CFR-2011-title21-vol8-sec888-5 Food and Drug Administration, HHS 513(f) of the act) into class III …

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SUMMARY OF SAFETY AND EFFECTIVENESS DATA PREMARKET APPROVAL APPLICATION P040033 SMITH & NEPHEW BHR BIRMINGHAM HIP RESURFACING SYSTEMf

July 8, 2012

Source: www.fda.gov/ohrms/dockets/ac/05/briefing/2005-4181b1_03_SSED_BHR_080505.pdf. SUMMARY OF SAFETY AND EFFECTIVENESS DATA PREMARKET APPROVAL APPLICATION P040033  SMITH & NEPHEW BHR   BIRMINGHAM HIP RESURFACING SYSTEM …

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FDA, Summary Minutes, Meeting of the Orthopedic and Rehabilitation Devices Advisory Panel, Open Session, Hilton Washington D.C. North, Gaithersburg, MD, at 12 (Sept. 8, 2005)

July 8, 2012

FDA, Summary Minutes, Meeting of the Orthopedic and Rehabilitation Devices Advisory Panel, Open Session, Hilton Washington D.C. North, Gaithersburg, MD, …

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Barbara’s tragic story – Bad Hips From Birmingham

June 30, 2012

I have had two replacement hips, metal on metal, and my cobalt levels are high. I am waiting ot see …

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Study prompts call for wider ban on metal hips | Reuters

March 14, 2012

Study prompts call for wider ban on metal hips | Reuters. Study prompts call for wider ban on metal hips …

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British doctors urge against metal hip joints – Boston.com

March 14, 2012

British doctors urge against metal hip joints – Boston.com. British doctors urge against metal hip joints By Maria Cheng AP …

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Metal-on-Metal Hip Implants Should Be Banned, Lancet Study Finds – Bloomberg

March 14, 2012

Metal-on-Metal Hip Implants Should Be Banned, Lancet Study Finds – Bloomberg. Metal-on-Metal Hip Implants Should Be Banned, Lancet Study Finds …

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Joann’s Story – another BHR Disaster – they keep coming…

March 14, 2012

Hi Earl I had my first BHR hip resurfacing implant inserted in 2003 and the second on the other hip …

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Consumer Reports taps ire over bad medical devices

March 14, 2012

(Reuters) – Consumer Reports, the 76-year-old publication best known for its reviews of automobiles and refrigerators, is trying to galvanize …

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Karen’s Story – another S&N BHR disaster

March 13, 2012

Having read your piece about Dysplasia of the hip, I am thinking my story may go back 40 years! During …

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Steve’s Smith & Nephew BHR nightmare

March 9, 2012

I had a Birmingham hip replacement done in California approximately 4 yrs. ago. I have had problems with it, but …

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BBC News – Surgeons call for end to metal hip replacements

March 7, 2012

BBC News – Surgeons call for end to metal hip replacements. Surgeons call for end to metal hip replacements By …

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Howard Sadwin’s Suffering from Metal-on-Metal Hip Implant | Mesh Medical Device Newsdesk

March 7, 2012

Howard Sadwin’s Suffering from Metal-on-Metal Hip Implant | Mesh Medical Device Newsdesk. Suffering in Silence: Howard Sadwin’s Story of Metal-on-Metal …

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Michael’s BHR disaster – life in tatters – when will it stop!

March 3, 2012

I was a healthy 50 year old male, a carpenter by trade. I started getting severe groin and knee pain, …

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US Drug Watchdog Warns There Could 100,000s of Failed Metal on Metal Hip Implants Involving US Hip Implant Recipients and the DePuy ASR was Just the Starting Point – Yahoo! News

March 3, 2012

US Drug Watchdog Warns There Could 100,000s of Failed Metal on Metal Hip Implants Involving US Hip Implant Recipients and …

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Serious concerns over Metal on Metal Hips – British Medical Journal

March 1, 2012

How safe are metal-on-metal hip implants? BMJ 2012;344:e1410 doi: 10.1136/bmj.e1410 (Published 28 February 2012) How safe are metal-on-metal hip implants? …

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How is this for absolute BS… Smith & Nephew BHR Failures are just as damaging

February 3, 2012

Mr McMinn Addresses Negative Press Against Hip Resurfacing Source: http://www.hipresurfacingnews.com/archives/453-Mr-McMinn-Addresses-Negative-Press-Against-Hip-Resurfacing.html I received an email from Tom Phelan from the McMinn …

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Tracy’s BHR story – Move from UK to Australia exposes Smith & Nephew BHR poisoning

February 2, 2012

Comment: February 2006 at the age of 39, I had a BHR. MoM, on my Left Hip.  Done on the …

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Anon. replies to Katie’s Smith & Nephew BHR torment…

February 2, 2012

Hi Katie, I too am living in BHR MOM hell at present, and I am awaiting results on trace metal …

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All-Metal Hip Replacements: Not All Patients Informed of Recall | Qmed

February 1, 2012

All-Metal Hip Replacements: Not All Patients Informed of Recall | Qmed. All-Metal Hip Replacements: Not All Patients Informed of Recall …

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Lynne’s Story – UK – BHR failure after 6 years

February 1, 2012

I had a Birmingham hip replacement 6 years, ago. It now has to be revised because of AVAL damage. Is …

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Another US Smith & Nephew BHR problem

January 31, 2012

I have a Smith and Nephew BHR total, and it I saw my surgeon yesterday here in the US and …

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UK hospital recalls all Smith & Nephew Birmingham Hip Resurfacing Patients…

January 30, 2012

Update from Alison Hi Earl I have just been to my hospital for an x ray as they have told …

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Harold’s Story – Smith & Nephew BHR – Pain & Tumour – Revision…

January 30, 2012

Harold  writes: I personally had a Birmingham hip implant (Smith & Nephew) in February 2008 and started with extreme pain …

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Health warning over Metal on Metal hip implants – Telegraph

January 29, 2012

Health warning over hip implants – Telegraph. Health warning over hip implants Tens of thousands of patients who received hip …

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Mark’s Story – another Smith & Nephew BHR disaster – 18 Months

January 26, 2012

Yesterday I was told the total hip resurfacing Smith and Nephew I received 9/2010 must be removed. They are doing …

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Alison’s story – BHR’s don’t work for petite women – read on…

January 25, 2012

I was 46 and diagnosed with severe OA in both hips. I had no previous injury but have been incredibly …

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The Power of the Birmingham Hip Resurfacing – NOT

January 21, 2012

Howard Sadwin – robbed of life Many of you will have read Howard Sadwin’s story and comments over the last …

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Birmingham surgeon the hero as Iron Mike gets metal hip | Easier

January 14, 2012

Birmingham surgeon the hero as Iron Mike gets metal hip | Easier. Birmingham surgeon the hero as Iron Mike gets …

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Katie’s Full Story – Metal on Metal BHR Mess

January 10, 2012

Hello Earl The following is an account of my personal experience with osteoarthritis, our healthcare system, and the Birmingham Hip …

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Prisoner in own home at 43 – Smith & Nephew BHR disaster – again (UK)

January 8, 2012

Hi, there have been many posts recently regarding Smith and Nephew and I would like you to share my story …

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More Smith & Nephew BHR Problems

January 2, 2012

More Smith & Nephew BHR – MoM Problems Emerging each day Comment received overnight: I too have a Smith and …

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A comparison of Leg Length and Femoral Offset discrepancies in Hip Resurfacing, Large Head Metal-on-Metal and Conventional Total Hip Replacement

December 31, 2011

Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research | Abstract | A comparison of Leg Length and Femoral Offset discrepancies in Hip …

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Vicky – double BHR Success Story

December 29, 2011

Comment from Vicky: I happen to be one of the lucky ones that am SO thankful for my Metal on …

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Bryan’s Story – 28 Years Old, Two Hip Replacements – One dud Smith & Nephew BHR

December 29, 2011

Hi Earl, I had my right hip replaced with a metal on metal S&N BHR in Feb 2009. I have …

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Jackie – Part Two

December 29, 2011

Comment from Jackie: I HAVE TO AGREE WITH THIS AND NOT ONLY WITH ZIMMER OR JUST KNEES, WITH ANY METAL …

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JBJS | A Multinational Assessment of Metal-on-Metal Bearings in Hip Replacement

December 25, 2011

JBJS | A Multinational Assessment of Metal-on-Metal Bearings in Hip Replacement. There is emerging evidence that many metal-on-metal (MoM) bearings, …

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Hip Resurfacing – Hip Surgery Option Loses Key Backer (NY Times)

October 21, 2011

Hip Surgery Option Loses Key Backer David Goldman for The New York Times Hip resurfacing, an alternative to traditional hip …

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Patient’s Agony – The importance of the Surgeon and Level of Care

October 11, 2011

Ronaye One BHR Success one THR Botched, different surgeons October 6, 2011 Source: Hip Resurfacing Site I am bilateral and …

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UK says metal hip replacements more troublesome – J&J DePuy – almost 30% replacement rate

September 18, 2011

UK says metal hip replacements more troublesome Associated Press, 09.16.11, 11:59 AM EDT LONDON — People who get metal hip …

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Howard Sadwin’s Story – a lesson in perserverance…

September 17, 2011

Howard’s Story (as written by Howard): My intentions are to tell my story, and for others to listen to my …

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Why do surgeons avoid the obvious when patients complain???

August 27, 2011

My View: This story illustrates the need for a second opinion – something which is easier said than done at …

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Birmingham Hip Resurfacing or Surface Replacement Arthroplasty (BHR) With Stem

August 14, 2011

Birmingham Hip Resurfacing or Surface Replacement Arthroplasty (BHR) With Stem Source: We Care India Birmingham Hip Resurfacing or Surface Replacement …

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Derek McMinn addresses Metal on Metal Hip Implants

August 9, 2011

My View: Great that such an authority in the area has taken the time, along with his team, to address …

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Primary Total Resurfacing Hip Replacement – Extracts from Australian Orthopaedic Association National Joint Replacement Registry – Annual Report 2010

August 6, 2011

Primary Total Resurfacing Hip Replacement   Demographics There have been 13,307 total resurfacing procedures reported to the Registry, an additional …

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Hip Resurfacing – Dancer Back at Rehersals after 7 Months

August 6, 2011

Outcomes of hip resurfacing in a professional dancer: A case report Posted online on July 31, 2011. (doi:10.3109/09593985.2011.574784) Kim Dunleavy, …

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MHRA Advice for Patients

July 26, 2011

MHRA Advice for Patients Response to MHRA Alert Source: http://www.mcminncentre.co.uk/mhra-advice-patients.html There have been reports in the print media in recent weeks …

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McMinn Centre Data Suggests How Bad DePuy ASR was v. Others on the Market

July 26, 2011

Response to Channel 4’s ‘Dispatches’ Program The Dispatches program ‘Going Under the Knife’ aired on the 16th of May 2011 and ‘The One Show‘ program aired …

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Mr McMinn, Inventor of the BHR Gives A Balanced Response to ABC 4Corners Program

July 26, 2011

Response to ABC’s 4Corners Program A Response to the Australian Broadcasting Corporation’s ‘4Corners’ Program on Metal-on-Metal Hips. Source: http://www.mcminncentre.co.uk/response-abc-corners-program.html On the …

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Update on My Story – Smith & Nephew Birmingham Spectron Total Hip Replacement Complications

July 16, 2011

To Recap: My hip problems started in 1998 when I was training at the gym (many years had gone in …

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Another Smith & Nephew Horror Story …

July 14, 2011

Here is another horror story shared with me recently – makes you think – what is going on…??? (identity removed) …

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Another Smith & Nephew BHR Problem

July 12, 2011

Received Overnight from Another Person Suffering with Smith & Nephew Birmingham Hip Resurfacing I have removed the person’s identity as …

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Patients are the cobblestones on the path to doctors profits

July 12, 2011

Patients are the cobblestones on the path to doctors profits (Earl Stevens, 2011) by Earl Stevens on Monday, 11 July …

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Hip Replacement Surgery

July 10, 2011

Hip Replacement Surgery Souce: click here Please upgrade your browser Total Hip Replacement Implant (Zimmer Orthopedics) A total hip replacement …

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Total Hip Replacement vs. Resurfacing

July 9, 2011

Total Hip Replacement vs. Hip Resurfacing Author: Hilary smiyh Ageing is an inevitable as well as irreversible process. As we …

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